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Second Reading: What does it mean?
Now that you have examined the image carefully, what is your interpretation of what you see? In other words, what ideas or claims might you make that go beyond what is explicitly shown in the image?
Third Reading: How do you know?
Explain the connection between what you see and your interpretation of these details. How might you use the details in the stamp to support the ideas or claims you’ve made?
Writing Prompt: Now that you have carefully examined the content of this image and come to conclusions about what it shows explicitly and what inferences you can make about the meaning, make a connection between the image of the stamp and the speech delivered by Churchill to the House of Commons. Consider how Churchill’s speech might have encouraged politicians to work together during the crisis of war. Be sure to:
• Write a topic sentence that connects the two texts.
• Include textual details and explain how they support your connection. • Write a conclusion that follows from your explanations.
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